Kingsway, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 4DL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SA5 4DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	51.5%	-0.8%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	47.7%	48.5%	0.8%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around SA5 4DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	39%	43.3%	4.3%	37.9%	5.4%
Married: Opposite sex	42.1%	41.1%	-1.0%	44.2%	-3.1%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.8%	2.6%	0.8%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	9.2%	8.2%	-1.0%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	7.5%	4.8%	-2.7%	6.1%	-1.3%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.7%	49%	4.3%	48.4%	0.6%
Good health	33.8%	27.3%	-6.5%	33.6%	-6.3%
Fair health	13.6%	12.8%	-0.8%	12.7%	0.1%
Bad health	6%	7.6%	1.6%	4.0%	3.6%
Very bad health	2%	3.3%	1.3%	1.2%	2.1%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around SA5 4DL this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.2%	28.6%	-9.6%	18.2%	10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.8%	7.4%	-4.4%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	19.5%	2.4%	13.4%	6.1%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	6.1%	2.6%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	13.9%	5.6%	16.9%	-3.0%
Degree or Similar	14.9%	20.3%	5.4%	33.8%	-13.5%
Other	6.1%	4.3%	-1.8%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0%	2%	2.0%	0.7%	1.3%
Indian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	3.6%	3.6%	1.6%	2.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	96.4%	92.7%	-3.7%	81.4%	11.3%
Other	1.7%	0.7%	-1.0%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96%	92.1%	-3.9%	83.2%	8.9%
European Union	1.3%	2.6%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.5%
Rest of Europe	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	4%	3.3%	5.6%	-1.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.7%	92.1%	-2.6%	83.2%	8.9%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.3%	6.0%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	3.3%	0.7%	-2.6%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.3%	76.7%	-2.4%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Turkey	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Middle East	1%	0.1%	0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	21.7%	13.5%	8.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.5%	37.2%	17.3%
Christian	34%	46.2%	-12.2%
Buddhist	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Muslim	3%	6.5%	-3.5%
Not answered	6.6%	6.0%	0.6%

Safety

Is Kingsway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway was 411.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 263.4% higher than the Cockett average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Kingsway has the 2nd highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Cockett and the 23rd highest crime rate of 785 local areas in Swansea .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 440.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,100

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in SA5 4DL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 7/10 (above average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kingsway are based on 8 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Swansea.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kingsway, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 4DL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SA5 4DL

Average Price
£274,610

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£274,610

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kingsway

Average Price
£436,144

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£671,135

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£402,574

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on KingswayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Onyxx Kingsway, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building	£48,000	2025-01-21	£49,702
Portcullis House Kingsway, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building	£340,000	2022-02-10	£365,000
Castle House Kingsway, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building	£110,000	2020-10-19	£138,108
Wheelies Direct Kingsway, Swansea, Swansea Other, an established residential building	£425,000	2016-12-01	£571,513
Portcullis House Kingsway, Swansea, Swansea Detached, an established residential building	£399,500	2006-04-13	£671,135

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SA5 4DL

Employment

SA5 4DL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	62
Part-Time Employee	40
Retired	39
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Self-Employed	18
Other	17
Looking after home or family	15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	9
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Construction	8
Information and communication	8
Education	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cadle Primary School Middle Road , Fforestfach SA5 5DU	- not rated	573 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Portmead Primary School Cheriton Crescent , Portmead SA5 5LA	- not rated	1,470 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Gendros Primary School Armine Road , Fforestfach SA5 8DB	- not rated	1,510 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Dylan Thomas Community School John Street , Cockett SA2 0FR	- not rated	1,568 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Y Login Fach Roseland Road , Waunarlwydd SA5 4ST	- not rated	1,679 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lezzet Cafe	Unit 8, Kingsway Business Centre, Kingsway	17 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 2 White City Road	474 yd
Costa Coffee	Unit 10, Parc Fforestfach	548 yd
Caffe Nero	Unit C, Parc Fforestfach	548 yd
Costa Coffee	Unit 2a, Pontardulais Retail Park, Pontardulais Road	695 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Mary Dillwyn	Ffordd Cynore		990 yd
Marquis Arms	Marquis Arms, Carmarthen Road		1,045 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Yo! To Go	Tesco Extra, Parc Fforestfach		684 yd
Curry Pot	685 Pentregethin Road		1,087 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
B & M Retail Ltd	Unit 7 & 8, Pontardulais Retail Park, Pontardulais Road	484 yd
Tesco Extra	Tesco Extra Store, Parc Fforestfach	695 yd
Marks and Spencer Simply Food	Unit 7, Pontardulais Retail Pa, Pontardulais Road	695 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SA5 4DL postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	16.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	6.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.